Research

Cognitive Psychology, Ethics, Human Computer Interaction

The Effects of Urgent Facebook Interaction on User Well-being

Introduction Social media networks have changed the way individuals communicate by increasing the number of people with which a user can interact without dependency on…

Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors

Emerging tech for Mission Critical Technologies

This article was originally published in Iowa State University’s Human Computer Interaction April 2019 Newsletter. The International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) took place March 4 – 8…

Cognitive Psychology, Human Factors

Why the TSA overlooks firearms

We’ve heard many stories in the news about people illegally carrying firearms on their person or in their check luggage. To me and you, this…

Ethics

Chocolate Challenges: The Social, Technological, and Environmental Issues Facing the Cocoa Industry

Authors: Elizabeth Holloway, Krystal Arielle Kagy, Manas Mahaddalkar, Jack Ryan Miller, Ryan Thomas Murray, Kody Allen Sjoblo This paper has been edited from its original version…

Human Computer Interaction

An Introduction to Deep Learning

Deep Learning The definition of deep learning can be described not by what is, but what is not. Deep learning is not instructionist in nature, which focuses learning…

Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors

An Introduction to GOMS

Odds are with user testing, you’re doing it wrong. Eye tracking? Based on pure conjecture. Focus group testing? To easy influenced by outside variables. User…

AR/VR, Cognitive Psychology, Human Computer Interaction

The fight against the Noosphere

Jaron Lanier’s book, You Are Not a Gadget, has ignited controversy as it criticizes the current climate of technology, and specifically, the Internet. Responsible for popularizing…

Cognitive Psychology, Human Computer Interaction

Goal framing adherence on activity trackers (Part 1)

As part of research, I am particularly interested in adherence to weight loss plans wearable technology devices. I will break this research down into three…

AR/VR, Human Computer Interaction

Implications of the first VR Code of Ethics

Applications of virtual reality (VR) are rapidly growing outside of strictly game-based experiences for entertainment. This technology has already shown promising applications in the medical, military, educational,…

AR/VR, Cognitive Psychology

Virtual reality for rehabilitation

Families of children with disabilities are faced with challenges in receiving proper long-term care. Cost, accessibility of facilities, and consistency of care can all harbor…